MMA JROTC Raider Teams Earn Top-Five Finishes at 2026 Home Meet

Missouri Military Academy’s JROTC Raider teams delivered a strong performance Sept. 19, 2026, at the Academy's home meet, with the MMA A team earning third place overall in the male division and the B team finishing fifth.

The multi-state meet brought approximately 350 people from 19 teams to campus for a day of competition. Teams competed in male, mixed and female divisions.

MMA’s B Team runs the Raider Meet 5K, following a supervised route near campus and along the Academy’s 288 acres.

The meet took advantage of MMA’s 288-acre back campus and the Cortada Confidence Course, giving competitors the opportunity to put their physical fitness, teamwork and determination to the test in a challenging campus setting.

MMA’s back campus provides a setting for outdoor training and team-building activities, including obstacle courses, trails, a cross-country course, a paintball field and a rappel tower. The area is also home to the Cortada Confidence Course, a Marine Corps-style obstacle course that challenges cadets through a series of physical and team-based obstacles.

The MMA A team, led by team captain Cadet Daniel Bravo, earned third place overall in the male division. The team placed first in the Gauntlet, second in the Physical Team Test and third in Cross Country Litter Rescue.

One of the highlights of the competition came in the Gauntlet, where the A team finished ahead of long-time rival Leavenworth High School.

MMA B team, led by team captain Cadet Creed Martin, finished fifth overall in the male division, putting two Colonels teams among the top five overall. The B team earned fourth place in both Cross Country Litter Rescue and the Gauntlet, along with sixth-place finishes in the 5K Terrain Run and Physical Team Test.

Academy President Geraci encourages MMA’s A Team as they compete in the MMA Raiders Meet.

According to coaches 1SG William Blue and 1SG William Ramos, both Colonels teams demonstrated toughness, teamwork and determination throughout the five-event competition.

“Congratulations to Cadets Bravo and Martin, all of our Raiders and their coaches for representing Missouri Military Academy with pride and distinction,” said 1SG Ramos.

The Raider meet provided an opportunity for competitors, coaches and supporters to experience MMA’s campus and facilities while bringing Raider teams together for a day of competition.

See more Sept. 2026 MMA Raiders meet photos on Flickr.